Cosmetology for Licensure
CGL1 - 201512
Program Description
The Cosmetology for Licensure program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates will receive a Cosmetology for Licensure and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.
Program Specific Information
Students must complete ALL COSM COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
Students must be 17 years of age to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must choose either the day or evening program. Day and evening classes cannot be combined.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 44 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 44
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 44 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 44
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.